Madeline is an 18 y/o female presenting with moodiness, depression, and irritability occurring 1-2 weeks prior to her menstrual cycle. Her cycles typically last 1 week with normal flow. She states she feels “fine” after the first few days of her menstrual cycle.
She says she has had an increased level of stress of the last few months preparing for college in the fall. She says she has been seeing a psychologist who recommends she begin seeing a psychiatrist. She states she is a virgin. She says she does not, nor had ever had any thoughts of harming herself or others.
This patient is accompanied by her mother. Has a normal mood and affect. Vital signs are BP: 98/62, Pulse 84, Temp. 97.7, Ht. 64 in., Wt. 130 lbs., LMP 5/31/24.
Certainly! It seems like you’re working on a SOAP note for Madeline, an 18-year-old female presenting with moodiness, depression, and irritability associated with her menstrual cycle. Here’s a structured SOAP note template based on the information provided:
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**Patient Information:**
– Initials: M.S.
– Age: 18 years
– Sex: Female
– Race: Not specified
**S.**
– **CC (Chief Complaint):** Moodiness, depression, and irritability before menstrual cycle.
– **HPI (History of Present Illness):** Madeline is an 18-year-old female who presents with moodiness, depression, and irritability occurring 1-2 weeks before her menstrual cycle. Her cycles typically last 1 week with normal flow. She reports feeling “fine” after the first few days of her menstrual cycle. Madeline attributes her increased stress over the last few months to preparations for college in the fall. She has been seeing a psychologist who recommended psychiatric evaluation. Madeline denies any thoughts of self-harm or harm to others. She states she is a virgin.
– **Current Medications:** None reported.
– **Allergies:** No known allergies reported.
– **PMHx (Past Medical History):** No significant past medical history reported.
– **Soc & Substance Hx (Social & Substance History):** Madeline is preparing for college. She denies tobacco or alcohol use. Family status and other hobbies not specified.
– **Fam Hx (Family History):** No family history of psychiatric disorders or significant medical illnesses reported.
– **Reproductive Hx:** Last menstrual period: 5/31/24. Denies sexual activity.
– **ROS (Review of Systems):**
– **General:** No weight loss, fever, or fatigue.
– **Psychiatric:** Moodiness, depression, irritability.
– **Endocrine:** No sweating, cold or heat intolerance.
**O.**
– **Physical Exam:** General appearance is normal. Vital signs stable: BP 98/62, Pulse 84, Temp. 97.7°F.
– **Diagnostic results:** None reported.
**A.**
– **Differential Diagnoses:**
1. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
– Supportive documentation: DSM-5 criteria for PMDD.
2. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), recurrent, with seasonal pattern (if applicable)
– Supportive documentation: Diagnostic criteria for MDD from DSM-5.
3. Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
– Supportive documentation: Criteria from DSM-5 for adjustment disorders.
**P.**
– Plan includes:
– Referral to a psychiatrist for further evaluation and management.
– Consideration of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions based on psychiatric evaluation.
– Psychoeducation on coping strategies for stress management and mood stabilization.
– Follow-up in 2 weeks to assess treatment response and adjust management plan if necessary.
– Health promotion and disease prevention: Educate Madeline on lifestyle modifications, stress reduction techniques, and maintaining a healthy routine.
**Reflection:**
This case illustrates the importance of recognizing mood symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle and considering differential diagnoses that align with the patient’s clinical presentation. It highlights the need for a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to formulate an appropriate treatment plan tailored to Madeline’s individual needs.
**References:**
– American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). American Psychiatric Publishing.
This template provides a structured approach to documenting Madeline’s case in a clinical setting. Adjustments can be made based on specific institutional or clinical requirements.
Focused SOAP Note Template
Patient Information:
Initials, Age, Sex, Race
S.
CC (chief complaint): A brief statement identifying why the patient is here, stated in the patient’s own words (for instance “headache,” not “bad headache for 3 days”).
HPI: This is the symptom analysis section of your note. Thorough documentation in this section is essential for patient care, coding, and billing analysis. Paint a picture of what is wrong with the patient. Use LOCATES mnemonic to complete your HPI. You need to start EVERY HPI with age, race, and gender (e.g., 34-year-old AA male). You must include the seven attributes of each principal symptom in paragraph form, not a list. If the CC was “headache,” the LOCATES for the HPI might look like the following example:
Location: head
Onset: 3 days ago
Character: pounding, pressure around the eyes and temples
Associated signs and symptoms: nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia
Timing: after being on the computer all day at work
Exacerbating/relieving factors: light bothers eyes, Aleve makes it tolerable but not completely better
Severity: 7/10 pain scale
Current Medications: include dosage, frequency, length of time used and reason for use; also include OTC or homeopathic products
Allergies: include medication, food, and environmental allergies separately (A description of what the allergy is, i.e., angioedema, anaphylaxis, etc. This will help determine a true reaction as opposed to intolerance).
PMHx: include immunization status (note date of last tetanus for all adults), past major illnesses and surgeries. Depending on the CC, more information is sometimes needed. Soc & Substance Hx: include occupation and major hobbies, family status, tobacco & alcohol use (previous and current use), any other pertinent data. Always add some health promo question here, such as whether they use seat belts all the time or whether they have working smoke detectors in the house, living environment, text/cell phone use while driving, and support system.
Fam Hx: illnesses with possible genetic predisposition, contagious or chronic illnesses. Reason for death of any deceased first-degree relatives should be included. Include parents, grandparents, siblings, and children. Include grandchildren, if pertinent.
Surgical Hx: prior surgical procedures
Mental Hx: diagnosis and treatment. Current concerns: Anxiety and/or depression. History of self-harm practices and/or suicidal or homicidal ideation.
Violence Hx: concern or issues about safety (personal, home, community, sexual . . . current & historical)
Reproductive Hx: menstrual history (date of LMP), Pregnant (yes or no), Nursing/lactating (yes or no), contraceptive use (method used), types of intercourse: oral, anal, vaginal, other, any sexual concerns
ROS: cover all body systems that may help you include or rule out a differential diagnosis You should list each system as follows: General: Head: EENT: etc. You should list these in bullet format and document the systems in order from head to toe.
Example of Complete ROS:
GENERAL: No weight loss, fever, chills, weakness or fatigue.
HEENT: Eyes: No visual loss, blurred vision, double vision or yellow sclerae. Ears, Nose, Throat: No hearing loss, sneezing, congestion, runny nose, or sore throat.
SKIN: No rash or itching.
CARDIOVASCULAR: No chest pain, chest pressure, or chest discomfort. No palpitations or edema.
RESPIRATORY: No shortness of breath, cough, or sputum.
GASTROINTESTINAL: No anorexia, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. No abdominal pain or blood.
GENITOURINARY: Burning on urination. Last menstrual period, MM/DD/YYYY.
NEUROLOGICAL: No headache, dizziness, syncope, paralysis, ataxia, numbness, or tingling in the extremities. No change in bowel or bladder control.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: No muscle, back pain, joint pain, or stiffness.
HEMATOLOGIC: No anemia, bleeding, or bruising.
LYMPHATICS: No enlarged nodes. No history of splenectomy.
PSYCHIATRIC: No history of depression or anxiety.
ENDOCRINOLOGIC: No reports of sweating, cold, or heat intolerance. No polyuria or polydipsia.
REPRODUCTIVE: Not pregnant and no recent pregnancy. No reports of vaginal or penile discharge. Not sexually active.
ALLERGIES: No history of asthma, hives, eczema, or rhinitis.
O.
Physical exam: From head-to-toe, include what you see, hear, and feel when doing your physical exam. You only need to examine the systems that are pertinent to the CC, HPI, and History. Do not use “WNL” or “normal.” You must describe what you see. Always document in head-to-toe format, i.e., General: Head: EENT: etc.
Diagnostic results: Include any labs, x-rays, or other diagnostics that are needed to develop the differential diagnoses (support with evidence and guidelines)
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Differential Diagnoses: List a minimum of three differential diagnoses. Your primary, or presumptive, diagnosis should be at the top of the list. For each diagnosis, provide supportive documentation with evidence-based guidelines.
P.
Includes documentation of diagnostic studies that will be obtained, referrals to other healthcare providers, therapeutic interventions, education, disposition of the patient, and any planned follow-up visits. Each diagnosis or condition documented in the assessment should be addressed in the plan. The details of the plan should follow an orderly manner.
Include a discussion related to health promotion and disease prevention, taking into consideration patient factors such as age and ethnic group; PMH; and other factors, such as socio-economic and cultural background.
The reflection also is included in this section. Reflect on this case and discuss what you learned. Were there any “aha” moments or connections you made?
References
You are required to include at least three evidence-based, peer-reviewed journal articles or evidence-based guidelines that relate to this case to support your diagnostics and differentials diagnoses. Be sure to use correct APA 7th edition formatting.
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